At Sir John Nelthorpe School we strive to develop the whole person, to produce well-rounded young adults capable of developing themselves and responding positively to the demands that society will bring. The pupils’ experiences are organised to achieve the School’s Mission Statement, the requirements of the National Curriculum and to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. These experiences include programmes of study written for each subject, tutorial work and Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship & Economic education (PSHCE) and they are enriched by work-related learning, a wide range of curricular, extra-curricular, non-curricular, sporting events and visits. The programmes of study fulfil the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. At Key Stage 3 all pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, French (Higher attaining pupils also study German in Years 8 & 9), History, Geography, Religious Education, Art, Drama, Music, Design and Technology, Computing, Physical Education (PE) and PSHCE.

At Key Stage 4, all pupils undertake a compulsory core curriculum consisting of English Language, English Literature, mathematics, and either separate sciences or combined science. In addition, pupils engage in core provision for physical education (PE), PSHCE, and religious education (RE).

Pupils then customise their learning journey by selecting four option subjects, adhering to the following structure:

• Humanities: A minimum of one subject selected from geography, history, or religious studies.
• Arts & Languages: A minimum of one subject selected from music, drama, fine art, photography, 3D design, French or German.
• Open Selection: Two further subjects selected from the list below:

• Art & Design: Fine Art, Photography, 3D Design (GCSE)
• Business Studies (GCSE)
• Citizenship (GCSE)
• Computer Science (GCSE)
• Dance (BTEC)
• Drama (GCSE)
• French (GCSE)
• Geography (GCSE)
• German (GCSE)
• Health and Social Care (Cambridge National)
• History (GCSE)
• Hospitality and Catering (Cambridge National)
• Music (GCSE)
• PE (GCSE)
• Psychology (GCSE)
• Religious Studies (GCSE)
• Sports Studies (Cambridge National)
• Statistics (GCSE)

Cross-curricular themes of Environmental Education, Economic, Political and Social Awareness, Industrial Awareness, Enterprise, Citizenship, Environmental issues, Health Education, and Sex and Relationships Education have been introduced throughout the general curriculum and in PSHCE in particular.

All subject areas include the cross-curricular skills of literacy, numeracy, problem solving, STEM, Information and Communication Technology and personal and study skills.

Sixth Form

At Key Stage 5, students are able to access a range of subjects delivered via our Sixth Form provision. We aim to raise the aspiration of all students by providing outstanding education and pastoral support which meets the needs of each individual. The Sixth Form offers a wide variety of quality courses and continues to seek to offer new subjects where appropriate in line with the ever-changing face of Post-16 provision. Personalised learning pathways are promoted through the curriculum and further enrichment opportunities. For more information regarding the Sixth Form please visit www.briggsixthform.co.uk where you can find details about our unique sixth form provision and the subjects on offer.